Animal Resources (Rajasthan)

1. According to Animal census 2003 the density of Animals in Rajasthan and district with highest density of animals is: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

(a) 144 and Dungarpur
(b) 150 and Barmer
(c) 160 and Bikaner
(d) 165 and Bharatpur

Correct Answer: (a) 144 and Dungarpur

Solution:About 7 percent of the total livestock of India is found in Rajasthan. Therefore, Rajasthan is a rich state in terms of livestock. Animal husbandry plays an important role in the economy of the state. According to Animal Census 2003, animal density in Rajasthan is 144 per sq. km. Dungarpur district has the highest livestock density. According to animal census 2012, Dungarpur has maximum livestock density (309) and Jaisalmer has the lowest. Animal density as per this Census is 169 per sq. km. in Rajasthan.

2. According to 2007 Livestock Census, the total number of livestock in Rajasthan is: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]

(a) 491 Lakh
(b) 547 Lakh
(c) 579 Lakh
(d) 484 Lakh

Correct Answer: (c) 579 Lakh

Solution:As per Animal Census 2007, Rajasthan had 579 lakh animals and 50.12 lakh hens. As per Animals Census 2012, there are 577.3 lakh animals in Rajasthan. As per Animal Census 2019, there were 568 lakh animals in Rajasthan.

3. Famous breeds of a cow for milk production is: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

(a) Tharparkar and Rathi
(a) Tharparkar and Rathi
(c) Malwi and Tharparkar
(d) Mevati and Malwai

Correct Answer: (a) Tharparkar and Rathi

Solution:Rathi and Tharparkar both the cattle breeds are having common descent, it is the native of thar desert in Northwest India. ‘RAPD-PCR’ Molecular Characterization between Rathi and Tharparkar both the Cattle these cows famous for milk Production.

4. Jhakarana, Sirohi, and Marwari breed took under breed improvement programme by Animal husbandry department, Government of Rajasthan are associated with [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Cow
(b) Camel
(c) Goats
(d) Sheep

Correct Answer: (c) Goats

Solution:Under the Breed Improvement programme of Department of Animal Husbandry, Rajasthan, Jhakarana, Sirohi and Marwari breeds are related to goats.

Animal Resources (Rajasthan)

1. According to Animal census 2003 the density of Animals in Rajasthan and district with highest density of animals is: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

2. According to 2007 Livestock Census, the total number of livestock in Rajasthan is: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2012]

3. Famous breeds of a cow for milk production is: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

4. Jhakarana, Sirohi, and Marwari breed took under breed improvement programme by Animal husbandry department, Government of Rajasthan are associated with [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

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